Founded: 1934

Student age: from 11 years old

Type of education: mixed

Eerde International Boarding School, founded in 1934, is the Netherlands' only private international boarding school. Housed in a historic castle estate in Ommen, it provides a fully immersive English-language education for a diverse community of approximately 120 students from around the world.

Accredited by the Council of International Schools, Eerde offers a flexible, personalized curriculum designed to prepare students for top universities globally. Beyond academics, the school emphasizes holistic development through its Falcons Sports Academy, offering equestrian sports, tennis, and football, alongside dedicated music and theater programs in partnership with a local theatre.

Boarding life in the castle's wings, supervised by live-in staff, fosters a supportive, family-like atmosphere. The full-board program integrates weekend cultural excursions and on-campus activities, balancing rigorous study with creative and athletic pursuits in a unique, secure environment.